Roshni Indian Restaurant opened four years ago and has experienced the good times and the bad. The business survived the mining down-turn and have since moved to the city centre and has seen business flourish.

Mr Sharma said he couldn't have had the success without the support from the community.

India Australian Business & Community Awards celebrates the relationship between the two countries, while honouring migrant entrepreneurship and community leadership.

The winner will be announced on October 13 in Brisbane.

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